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FAIRMONT Friday, March 27 9:33 a.m. to 4:03 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. 9:18 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of South Elm Street. 10:59 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 100 block of ...

Bus law change felt by local bus drivers, educators

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FAIRMONT – The Minnesota state house and senate unanimously passed a revision to the current school bus law, which will close loopholes and require drivers to stop sooner. Representative Bjorn Olson, who was part of overseeing the bill as a Transportation Committee member, described what he ...

After 46 years, DeWar is moving shop

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FAIRMONT – With 46 years under their belt at 724 East Blue Earth Avenue, DeWar Electric is moving to a new location in Fairmont. Co-Owner Tyler Klingson said there were multiple factors that got the ball rolling on a potential location change. “They're busting at the seams a little bit ...

Polar Plunge makes waves for inclusivity

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FAIRMONT — To support Special Olympics Minnesota and Fairmont High School (FHS) Unified Cardinals, several FHS students, staff, local law enforcement and members of the public braved the freezing plunge at the annual Cool School Polar Plunge on Friday at FHS. FHS junior Mollie Leiding and ...

Area Easter egg hunts planned

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CEYLON — CREST will host Toolbox for Caregivers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Thursday in April at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn (212 North Prairie). Please sign up for the classes by March 31 at (507) 235-3833. There is a suggested donation of $10 to help pay for the ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Joanna F. M. Magee, 23, of Frost; fined $285. Elizabeth M. Nielsen, 25, of Fairmont, was convicted of speeding; fined $285. Also convicted of no proof mv insurance; fined $200. Duty to drive with due care — Jason A. Rutherford, ...